What does cadrer in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word cadrer in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use cadrer in French.

The word cadrer in French means centre, tally with , fit with, tally with , be consistent with, align, set boundaries. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word cadrer

centre

verbe transitif (Photographie,... : centrer [qch]) (UK)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Le caméraman n'arrive pas à cadrer le joueur de tennis.
The cameraman cannot manage to centre the tennis player.

tally with , fit with

verbe transitif indirect (concorder)

(phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S])
Son discours politique ne cadre pas avec son action.
His political discourse is not in keeping with his actions.

tally with , be consistent with

verbe transitif indirect (correspondre)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Il va changer de tenue pour cadrer avec l'assemblée.
ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. The decor is in keeping with the age of the building.

align

verbe transitif (Sports : ajuster, contrôler) (sports)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
L'attaquant n'arrive pas à cadrer ses tirs.
The striker cannot align his shots.

set boundaries

verbe transitif (fixer des limites à [qqn])

Un enfant a besoin d'être cadré.
You need to set boundaries for children.

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